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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2024
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for locating hydrocarbons near a wellbore, determining petrochemical properties of a reservoir, and assessing hydrocarbon saturation between reservoirs. The nanoparticles can be positively charged and have properties that make them explode upon contacting crude oil. Sensors can be strategically placed near the wellbore to measure micro tremors caused by nanoparticle explosions. When the fluid is pumped into the wellbore, the fluid is forced into the surrounding rock formations. The fluid can contact crude oil in the rock formations, and the nanoparticles can attract to the fluid/oil interface due to negatively charged particles in the crude oil. When the nanoparticles reach the fluid/oil interface, they can contact the crude oil and explode. The seismic sensors can detect micro tremors caused by the nanoparticle explosions. The seismic sensor readings can be superimposed to identify the location of the crude oil and assess hydrocarbon saturation.